Layer It Up at Winter Wonderland

Hi Folks

This is a scheduled post as I will be on my way to Wales for the weekend when this goes live. I won't be back until Monday so forgive me if I don't get round to do any commenting.  I am not sure what the internet access will be while we are away.  

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Winter Wonderland.  Our theme for this week is:

Layer It Up

Here is my inspiration project using an image from Kenny K.

I decided to make a little christmas gift bag.  The image was coloured in promarkers and I then fussy cut around it.  The papers are all from my christmas stash box.  I think they are from Papermania but don't quote me on that.  The mini poinsettias were the finishing touch.  Not quite as layered as I would have liked but I got a bit carried away when making it and totally forgot about the theme.  Oops!!

Our fab sponsor for this week is:

Kenny K with a fab prize of 3 digi images to the winner.

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing all your entries.  Just pop over to Winter Wonderland for full challenge details.  Don't forget to check out the wonderful inspiration projects from my talented teamies.

It's All About the Spots and Stripes

Hi Folks

Halfway through the working week but my last day at work till next Wednesday.  It has been an intense four weeks since I started my new job but feel I have got to grips with it.  Certainly a busy job but the days pass by so quickly.  Really looking forward to my weekend away though.

Anyway, today sees the start of a new challenge over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges.  Our theme for this week is:

Spots and Stripes

You can enter any project you like but we do need to see both spots and stripes.

We have two great sponsors joining us this week:

StampArt Design - prize of 5 digi images to the winner

Fred She Said - prize of a $15 gift certificate

Here is my inspiration project using a super christmas image from Fred She Said.

I cut out the main image and matted onto some green cardstock.  This was then matted onto some polka dot paper and more green card.  I cut out an extra image of each poinsettia and glittered them before sticking them on to add dimension.  I also added some glossy accents to the holly berries and the centre of the flowers.  The green ribbon and button finished the card.

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing all your entries.  Just pop over to Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges for full challenge details.  Don't forget to check out the lovely projects from my talented teamies.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
CHNC Extra - Anything goes
Disdigidesigns - Stripes or checks
Crafty Boots - Anything goes
Crafty Girls - Anything goes
Sister Act - Anything goes
Sweet Stampin - Ribbons and bows
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - Christmas
TTCRD - Anything goes

Vintage Using Craftwork Cards

Hi Folks

How are you all?  Well the weekend just flew by again.  Now I am back at work full time I love my weekends as this is the only crafty time I am getting at the moment.  Mind you I am only at work for three days this week and next week as we are away this weekend in Wales.  We always attend the Queen Fan Club Convention each year with our friends and it has rolled around again.  Looking forward to a great weekend of good music, catching up with friends and a bit of drinking added in too lol.  

Today I thought I would share a card with you that I made quite a while ago.  I have used the Vogue collection from Craftwork Cards.

I used several of the different patterned papers to create a mosaic background onto mirror card.  The mannequin and flowers are also from the collection.  I used distress ink around the edges to create a vintage feel.  Love the card candi too which created a border around the sentiment.

Thanks for popping by and would love to know what you think.  I do love reading all your comments.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Crafting by Designs - Anything goes
Whimsy Stamps - Monochromatic
Creative Moments - Anything goes/Fall colours
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes
Crafty Boots - Anything goes
Crafty Creations - Vintage
Crafty Girls - Anything goes
Sister Act - Anything goes
Card Makin Mamas - Vintage/Shabby chic
OSAAT - Anything goes with a flower
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes

Shades of One Part 2 at The Crafting Cafe

Hi Folks

I am back again to share a second inspiration project for this months challenge at The Crafting Cafe.  Our theme is 

Shades of One

Here is my inspiration project using an image from our second sponsor Scribble and Scrap.

Scribble and Scrap have some lovely vintage images and this one is no exception.  I used one of my Memory Box dies to create the frame for the image to sit on.  The paper is from the Papermania capsule collection and is matted onto kraft card.  A ribbon, bow and some gems finished the card.

Thanks for popping by.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
My Mums Craft Shop - Dies or punches
Whimsy Stamps - Monochromatic
OSAAT - Anything goes with a die
Pan Pastel - Frame it
Disdigidesigns - Add stripes or checks
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes/add bling
TTCRD - Anything goes
The Paper Shelter - Ribbon, twine or floss
Card Makin Mamas - Vintage

Shades of One at The Crafting Cafe

Hi Folks

Hope you are all well.  Most of you know that I started a new job about three weeks ago.  The job was full time but on a 6 month temporary contract.  Yesterday my boss offered me a permanent contract.  Unexpected to happen so soon but very welcome.  At least I know that I will not have to start job hunting again in 6 months.  I certainly must have made an impression lol.

Today I am here to share some inspiration for our current monthly challenge over at The Crafting Cafe.  Our theme for this month is:

Shades of One

Here is my inspiration project using an image from one of our sponsors Bugaboo Stamps.

I decided just to add some colour to the circular image by using distress ink.  The backing paper was in my scraps box and I used purple pearlescent card for the matting.  I lightly coloured the doily with some more distress ink.  The embellishments were all in my stash.

Thanks for popping by.  Just pop over to The Crafting Cafe for full challenge details.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Crafting by Designs - Anything goes
Digi Choosday - Monochromatic
HIMCR - Super scraps
A Creative Romance - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Pile It On - Flowers and/or feathers
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Crafty Boots - Anything goes
Papertake - Punch it out (butterflies)
Crafty Girls - Anything goes

Embossing at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges

Hi Folks

Well, I am having a busy week at work.  The new job is going really well and at least the days go by so quickly.  No time to get bored lol.

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges.  Our theme for this week is:

Embossing - Wet or Dry

We have two great sponsors joining us for this challenge:

Karleigh Sue - prize of a $10 voucher 

StampArt Design - prize of 5 digi images 

Here is my inspiration project using a cute image from Karleigh Sue.

I coloured the image using promarkers and then went round the edge with some faux stitching.  I also added some liquid pearls around the image.  For the background I used two of my embossing folders and then went over with some chalk to pick out the detail. I added some ribbon across the centre where the two embossing folders met.  A sentiment and a flower from my stash finished the card.

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing all your creations.  Just pop over to Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges for full challenge details.  The design team have been busy creating some gorgeous projects so don't forget to take a look.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Without Words - Its a celebration
We Do Doobadoo - Something feminine
Thats Crafty - Girl power
Wags N Whiskers - For the girls
Brown Sugar - Celebrations
Sister Act - Anything goes
Allsorts - Sugar and spice
A Creative Romance - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Robyns Fetish - Use and embossing folder
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Crafty Boots - Anything goes
Passion for Promarkers - Make it digital
TTCRD - Anything goes

Imagination Crafts Inspiration

Hi Folks

Today I would like to share a sneaky peek at a project I have done for the Imagination Crafts Inspiration blog.  

For full details of how I created this and the products that I used just pop over to the inspiration blog and take a look.  Don't forget to leave a comment as I would love to know what you think.

It's All About Buttons at Crafting Musketeers

Hi Folks

I am popping by today to share some inspiration for our current challenge over at Crafting Musketeers.  Our theme for this month is 

Use Buttons

Our sponsor for this month is Helz Cuppleditch who is offering a lovely prize pack to the winner.

Here is my inspiration project using a super image specially designed for the design team to use.

  

I coloured the image using promarkers and then cut it out using one of my dies.  I added some little tiny pearls around the outside of the die for added bling.  The paper and flowers were in my stash box and I added buttons to the flowers and in the top corner. 

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing all your entries.  Just head over to Crafting Musketeers for full challenge details.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Bearly Mine - Autumnal colours
OSAAT - Anything goes with a die
Patties Creations - Dog or cat
Fab N Funky - Cute as a button
Creative Moments - Anything goes/Fall colours
Cute Card Thursday - Too cute
Corrosive - Autumn/fall
Eureka Stamps - Use a floral paper
Whoopsi Daisy - Colours of autumn
Lexis Creations - Autumn colours
Melonheadz - Autumn colours
Cutie Pie Challenge - Cute with shades of autumn
Crafty Sentiments - Autumn colours
Passion for Promarkers - Make it digital (image)
Oldie but a Goodie - Autumn

Mid Month Inspiration for Imagination Crafts

Hi Folks
Hope you all had a good weekend.  It was our wedding anniversary on Saturday so we went out for a meal on Saturday night and then met up with some friends.  Had a lovely time but felt a bit delicate yesterday.  Getting too old for this drinking lark lol.

Just popping by today to share some inspiration for our current challenge over at Imagination Crafts Challenges.  Our theme for this month is:

Anything Goes

Don't forget that if you use any Imagination Crafts products then you could win a £40 voucher to spend at Imagination Crafts.

Here is my inspiration project.

I used one of the MDF Frames to create a little christmas wall hanging.  Acrylic paint and crackle glaze was used to create the crackly background.  I then used a couple of different stencils and sparkle medium for the fir tree and the deers. The large star is an MDF charm from the MDF kit and this was coloured with promarkers and glittered.  I added a sentiment to the centre and some small stars from my stash.  I also attached some ribbon to hang it up.

Imagination Crafts products used

Acrylic paint

Crackle glaze

MDF frame and charm kit

Fir Trees stencil

Forest Deers stencil

Black stars sparkle medium

Sage green sparkle medium

Thanks for popping by and for full challenge details just pop over to Imagination Crafts challenge blog.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

CHNC Extra - Anything goes

Crafting by Designs - Anything goes

Pan Pastel - Frame it

Lisa B - Crackle medium

Dream Valley - No stamps allowed

CRAFT - Christmas

Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes/Add some bling

Guest Designer at Little Claires

Hi Folks

Today I would like to share my inspiration project for Little Claires challenges.  I would just like to say Thank You to Little Claires for asking me to guest design for August and September.  I have really enjoyed using their stamps.  The theme for this month is:

Birthday

You can create anything you like as long as it fits the challenge theme.  

I used a really great stamp called Cat In A Box which can be found here.

The image was stamped twice, once onto white card and once onto some coloured card.  I cut the squares out of the coloured card and decoupaged them onto the white card to create a checker board effect.  I matted this onto some black card and doodled around the edges.  The background paper was in my scraps box.  I added some black pearls to the corners, a ribbon bow and a ball of wool peel off to finish the card.

With the leftover coloured squares I made a little mini card.

Here are both cards together.

Thanks for popping by and hope you will pop over to Little Claires and have a go in their challenge.  There are some lovely inspiration projects from the design team to feast your eyes upon too.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
Crafty Girls - Anything goes
TTCRD - Anything goes
Divas by Design - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations - Anything goes
Creative Moments - Anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - Too cute
Sister Act - Anything goes
A Creative Romance - Anything goes

Boys Will Be Boys at Winter Wonderland

Hi Folks

Hope you are all well.  Thank goodness it is Friday.  With this new job I am shattered by the time Friday rolls around.  I am not really getting a lot of time to craft in the evenings so I am looking forward to a full crafty day tomorrow.  We are going out tonight to celebrate a friend's birthday.  Just hope I don't have a hangover tomorrow lol.

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Winter Wonderland.  Our theme for this week is:

Boys Will Be Boys

You can create anything you like as long as it is christmas related and fits the theme.

Here is my inspiration project:

We have a great sponsor joining us this week.

Pink Gem Designs with a prize of 2 digi images for the winner.  The winner will have difficulty choosing from all the super images available.

For my card I used a cute image from Pink Gem designs.  I used the precoloured version so this was a really quick card to put together.  

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing all your entries.  Just pop over to Winter Wonderland to check out the full challenge details.  Don't forget to take a look at the fabulous inspiration from my talented teamies.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Corrosive - For the boys
CHNC Extra - Anything goes
Hobbycutz - For the boys
Paper Creators - Early christmas
Craft Your Passion - Going round in circles
TTCRD - Anything goes
The Squirrel and The Fox - For a male
Divas by Design - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations - Anything goes
CRAFT - Christmas

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges

Hi Folks

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges.  Our theme for this week is:

Stitching - Real or Faux

Our sponsor joining us this week is Bugaboo Stamps with a prize of 7 digi images to the winner.

Here is my inspiration project using an image and sentiment from Bugaboo Stamps.

I printed the butterfly image and the sentiment onto white card and added a bit of colour using some distress ink.  I also added some stardust stickles to the butterfly bodies.  Some faux stitching was added to the edges before mounting onto some dark purple card.  The background paper was in my scraps box and I added some purple ribbon, gems and a resin flower along the bottom.  Quite a quick card to do but like the simplicity of it.

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing all your entries.  Just pop over to Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges for full challenge details.  Don't forget to check out the super inspiration from my talented teamies.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
Natalie and Amy - Things with wings
Oldie but a Goodie - Stitching (old - paper and rose)
Whimsy Stamps - Monochromatic
Digi Choosday - Monochromatic
Papertake - Repeat, repeat
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Catch the Bug - Anything goes
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Robyns Fetish - Anything goes
Totally Gorjuss - Bling

Happy Birthday Son

Hi Folks

Hope you are all well and had a good weekend.  My sister, brother in law and nephews were down visiting this weekend.  Had a lovely time catching up but ate and drank far too much.  My new job is going well.  I am starting to feel more comfortable with the work and getting used to full time working again.   Still got to get myself organised on the crafting front though.  Don't seem to have had a lot of time the last couple of weeks to get in my crafty room very much.

Today I thought I would share a card that I was asked to make a few weeks ago.

The Happy Birthday is a stamp from Papermania.  I coloured it using promarkers and then added some stickles to the polka dots.  I also added some stickles around the square image for added sparkle.  The backing paper is from a K & Company paper pad that I have had for a couple of years.  I used a signature die for the star burst and used the stars that came out of the die cut as embellishments.  A sentiment finished the card.  

Thanks for popping by and would love to know what you think.  I really do appreciate all your comments.  

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Crafting at the Weekend - Anything goes
Corrosive - Lets hear it for the boys
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Make a card
Without Words - Its a celebration
The Paper Shelter - Stars and/or hearts
Crafty Girls - Anything goes
Crafty Catz - One for the boys
Sister Act - Anything goes
Catch the Bug - Anything goes
OSAAT - Anything goes with a die
Hobbycutz - For the boys
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Robyns Fetish - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes

Autumn Colours at Kraftyhands Challenges

Hi Folks

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Kraftyhands Challenges.  Our theme for this month is:

Autumn Colours

You don't have to use Kraftyhands products to enter the challenge but we do love it if you do.

Here is my inspiration project.

I used a design set from the Create It Issue 2 magazine for this card.  All of the papers and images were printed from the CD in the magazine.  I added some flowers, gems and glitter from my stash to finish the card.  

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing all your entries.  Just pop over to Kraftyhands Challenge blog for full details of how to enter the challenge.  Don't forget to check out the other inspiration from my talented teamies.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Creative Moments - Anything goes

Crafting at the Weekend - Anything goes

Disdigidesigns - All about animals

A Creative Romance - A touch of kraft

Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes

Jellypark - Pets/animals

Crafts Galore Encore - Make a card

Bearly Mine - Autumnal colours

Papertake - Anything goes

Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
TTCRD - Anything goes
Crafting by Designs - Anything goes
Crafty Girls - Anything goes
Sister Act - Anything goes
Crafts 4 Eternity - Digital
Catch the Bug - Anything goes
HIMCR - Think fall
Sentimental Sundays - Vintage
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Robyns Fetish - Anything goes
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Vintage

Anything Goes at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges

Hi Folks

Hope you are all well.  As I mentioned I started a new job on Monday.  So far I am getting on okay and seem to be fitting in.  The work I am doing is varied and I think I will enjoy it.  But I still need to get myself into a routine after two months of not working.  So apologies if I am not around as often commenting.  My time in the evenings is pretty limited now.

Anyway, today sees the start of a new challenge over at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges.  Our theme for this week is:

Anything Goes

Our sponsor for this week is Lacy Sunshine with a prize of 3 digi images to the winner.

Here is my inspiration project using an image from Lacy Sunshine called Overstuffed Santa.

I coloured the image using my promarkers and then cut it out using one of my dies. The backing papers are from my christmas stash.  I matted the paper onto mirror card.  The little christmas trees were in my stash and I added some ribbon across the centre with some gems.  A bow and sentiment finished the card.

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing all your entries.  Just pop over to Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges for full challenge details.  Don't forget to check out the super inspiration from my talented teamies.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
As You Like It - Fav season and why (love winter and christmas as love spending time with family)
Aud Sentiments - Any sentiment other than birthday
Brown Sugar - Anything goes
Sister Act - Anything goes
Creative Corner - Anything goes
Allsorts - Christmas
Crafting at the Weekend - Anything goes
HIMCR - Anything goes
Robyns Fetish - Use a digi
613 Avenue Create - Anything goes
Scribble and Scrap - Anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Make a card
CHNC Extra - Anything goes
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything goes
Papertake - Anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes
TTCRD - Anything goes
Crafting by Designs - Anything goes

Anything Goes at Imagination Crafts

Hi Folks

Hope you are all well and had a good weekend.  Today is my first day at my new job.  A bit nervous but I know it will be fine and looking forward to meeting everyone and getting started.  Will let you know later on in the week how things are going.

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Imagination Crafts Challenges.  Our theme is:

Anything Goes

You are free to enter any project you like but if you do use Imagination Crafts goodies on your project you could win a £40 voucher to spend at Imagination Crafts.

Here is my inspiration project:

I used one of the MDF Frames and Charms kits to make a little picture for the wall.  I began by coating the frame with some purple acrylic paint.  I then used the crackle glaze and a final layer of cream acrylic paint.  This left a nice crackle effect as the base.  Soft purple sparkle medium was then used with the leaf flourish stencil.  I also coated the MDF butterfly with the soft purple sparkle medium.  While this was drying I used a sentiment from the Friendship stamp set and some die cuts to create the centre panel.  Some flowers and pearls from my stash completed the picture.

Imagination Crafts products used

MDF Frame and Charm kit
Acrylic paint
Crackle glaze

Leaf Flourish stencil

Soft purple sparkle medium

Friendship stamp set

Thanks for popping by and looking forward to seeing your entries.  Just pop over to the Imagination Crafts Challenge blog for full challenge details.  Don't forget to check out the fabulous inspiration from my talented teamies.